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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie offer Brick as some relief from the summer heat?
(a) A cold beer
(b) An alcohol rub
(c) Some cold lemonade
(d) A dip in the pool

2. How did Brick sustain his recent injury?
(a) Riding a horse
(b) Falling down steps
(c) Jumping hurdles
(d) Wrecking a car

3. According to Maggie, you can be young without ______________ but you cannot be old without it.
(a) Money
(b) Property
(c) Liquor
(d) A sense of humor

4. What event is to occur at the Pollitt plantation that evening?
(a) Big Daddy's bon voyage party
(b) Big Daddy's retirement party
(c) Big Daddy and Big Mama's anniversary party
(d) Big Daddy's birthday party

5. Who does Maggie think will be named the primary beneficiaries in Big Daddy's will?
(a) Brick and Maggie
(b) Gooper and Mae
(c) The church
(d) Mrs. Pollitt

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the other main character?

2. What does Maggie reassure Brick about?

3. What is Big Daddy's perception of Gooper and Mae's brood?

4. What is the setting for the play's opening act?

5. What advantage does Maggie think that Gooper and Mae have in the inheritance?

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